post-stroke sarcopenia
Conditions
Interventions
Tai Chi group:Tai Chi and conventional rehabilitation
Tai Chi + DNS group:Tai Chi?dynamic neuromuscular stabilization and conventional rehabilitation
control group:conventional rehabilitation
DNS group:dynamic neuromuscular stabilization and conventional rehabilitation
Sponsors
Shanghai Second Rehabilitation Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 95 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. First occurrence of stroke, confirmed by imaging (CT/MRI) as ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, with a disease duration of >=1 months and =?. 5. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score >=24, indicating sufficient cognitive capacity to understand and comply with interventions. 6. Voluntary provision of written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Presence of other neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson’s disease, dementia), uncontrolled hypertension (systolic blood pressure >160 mmHg or diastolic >100 mmHg), ocular diseases, or systemic conditions that may impair postural control or balance. 2. Severe comorbidities (e.g., advanced heart disease, cancer, multiorgan failure). 3. Musculoskeletal disorders affecting balance or mobility (e.g., fractures, severe arthritis). 4. Participation in systematic exercise rehabilitation programs (e.g., resistance training, Tai Chi) within the past 3 months. 5. Inability to complete Tai Chi or DNS training due to pain, severe spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale >3), Fugl-Meyer Assessment score <50, or joint contractures.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Trunk Impairment Scale;Berg Balance Scale; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Posture control and balance function;Phase Angle;Geriatric Depression Scale-Short Form;30 Second Chair Stand Test;Timed Up and Go Test;Modified Falls Efficacy Scale; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactJie Zhuang
Shanghai Second Rehabilitation Hospital
Outcome results
None listed